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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB

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Samsung Galaxy A16 5GKSh 26,500.00
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GBKSh 25,000.00

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FeatureSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
PriceKSh 26,500.00KSh 25,000.00
Display6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED6.7 inches: Super AMOLED, 90Hz
ProcessorExynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)Exynos 1610
RAM—4GB
Storage—128GB
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF; 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP (macro)50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired
Weight200 g (7.05 oz)196 g (6.91 oz)
Operating systemAndroid 14, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5Android 17, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 9
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE

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SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelGalaxy A16 5GGalaxy A18 4G
Announced2024, October 072026, September 15

Design

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
Dimensions164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
Weight200 g (7.05 oz)196 g (6.91 oz)
Build materialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame

Display

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
Display6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED6.7 inches: Super AMOLED, 90Hz
Screen resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Display protectionMohs level 5Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5
Display features90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)Super AMOLED, 90Hz

Performance

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
ProcessorExynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)Exynos 1610
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) or Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A7X & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2Mali-G57 MC2

Memory & Storage

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
RAM—4GB
Storage—128GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Cameras

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF; 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP (macro)50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Front camera13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Rear camera featuresLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, panorama, HDR
Rear camera video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30fps
Front camera features—HDR
Front camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired

Software

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
Operating systemAndroid 14, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5Android 17, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 9

Network

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIMNano-SIM; Nano-SIM + eSIM; Nano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Connectivity

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
NFCYes (market/region dependent)Yes (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioNoFM radio (market/region dependent)
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
Ultra Wideband (UWB)—Not Supported
Satellite features—Not Supported

Durability

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
Water resistanceIP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)IP64 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

Features

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass; Virtual proximity sensingFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass Virtual proximity sensing
ColorsBlue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light GreenGray, Light Blue, Black

Audio

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A16 5GSamsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
LoudspeakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

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